Throwing your finely cleaned chicken bone into a different bin is nothing new.

Home composting kitchen waste is a long-standing method – albeit a smelly one – by which gardeners produce organic food for their plants and soil.

Home composting is also a way to reduce household waste and according to an Open University study, household waste composting is on the rise.

Neri Auccapoma Oquiche specialises in crocheted silver, and produces some of the finest examples we've seen anywhere. With the help of Just Trade, Neri has developed her talent for jewellery making and design, and made major improvements to her whole family's lives and prospects.

by John Otsuki, July 13, 2009

In today’s world of limited resources and ever increasing demand for sustainable product alternatives, we are all looking for ways to do our part and to make a positive choice for the environment. Our clothes are often overlooked as a way to make a difference.

New research presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) could unlock the door to a future where portable electronic items such as cell phones and laptops can be recharged using a drop of soda pop or vegetable oil.